Health sciences and allied health

Interest area

Want a rewarding career that can make a genuine difference to people's quality of life? Our health sciences and allied health courses will open the door to a range of job opportunities across the hospital, private practice, corporate and government sectors.

Gain the expertise to transform people's lives

Everyone deserves to lead a healthy life, but many people find that obstacles with their health stand in their way. This is your chance for a rewarding career where you could help people – whether in Australia or overseas – to lead fuller, healthier and happier lives.

Learn with your peers from other health courses

At Deakin, you'll engage in multidisciplinary learning. This experience introduces you to working in multidisciplinary teams and helps you to develop an understanding of the expertise and roles of different health professionals.

A broad perspective on your studies

With a regional and rural focus on our courses, you can build on the knowledge and skills you'll have gained in metropolitan areas.

Get experience in the real world

Our courses have a variety of placements that you carry out throughout the duration of your degree, giving you the chance to gain sought-after skills and experience under the supervision of qualified practitioners.

Our students are work ready and confident on graduation thanks to practice-based and solution-oriented teaching.

COLIN BELL

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Ranked in the top 100 worldwide

The subject of public health at Deakin University has been ranked in the top 100 in one of the world’s most prestigious international ranking systems.